Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Arjuna
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Süße Kirsche
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Cerise sucrée
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
arjuna
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Arjuna Tree
Care of Sweet Cherry and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.